Publications Tagged ‘shoulder-in’

Part of The Arena – The Right Tool for the Trade series, careful study of this diagram guarantees a classical bending based upon your horse’s agility and willingness to allow the curved line of the circle to flex his entire body. Suitable for Horses Training: Horses training shoulder-in, haunches-in and renvers Companion Exercises: The Arena […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

This exercise pattern offers a unique approach to confirm shoulder-in in the forward, side-ways movement by controlling the line of the haunches. It will improve your feel for line and tempo by balancing your horse between both inner and outside aids. Part of Karl’s Smart Use of the Arena series. Suitable for Horses Training: Second […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

In this exercise Karl outlines how to perfect bending in motion – considered by the Spanish Riding School more important than bending while standing still. This is an excellent exercise to use as a warm-up for the shoulder-in. Part of his Smart Use of the Arena series. Suitable for Horses Training: First to Fourth Levels […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…